Unit Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)
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Sign‑on bonus: $7,500
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Position Summary
The RN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on the unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Currently licensed/registered in applicable state.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current.
Specific Job Requirements
Advanced knowledge in nursing practice.
Independent decision making when warranted.
Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post‑acute care.
Implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory training.
Essential Functions
Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor.
Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services to achieve highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.
Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care plans and services.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Utilize reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical tasks such as sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Read/write/speak and understand the English language.